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Micronet SP5584A
HD1080p Mini Dome
IP Camera
User Manual
Ver1.0
00P3NX052ZXSEA3

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  • Page 1 Micronet SP5584A HD1080p Mini Dome IP Camera User Manual Ver1.0 00P3NX052ZXSEA3...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........................3 Features ........................3 Package Contents ......................4 Introduction of the Mini Dome IP Camera ................5 Camera Dimensions...................... 5 Camera’s Connectors....................6 Installation ..........................7 Power and Ethernet Cable Connection ................. 7 Ethernet Cable Installation .................... 8 System Requirements ......................
  • Page 3 7.3.15 View Log File ....................72 7.3.16 View User Information ................. 73 7.3.17 View Parameters ..................75 7.3.18 Factory Default .................... 76 7.3.19 Software Version ..................77 7.3.20 Software Upgrade..................78 7.3.21 Maintenance ....................81 Video and Audio Streaming Settings................83 7.4.1 Video Resolution and Rotate Type ..............
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Micronet SP5584A HD1080p Mini Dome IP Camera is capable of serving real-time streaming and makes image quality more smoothly. In addition to MJPEG real time streaming, this camera develops H.264 codec to apply for high resolution digital broadcast. With compact and sophisticated mechanical design, the HD1080p Mini Dome IP Camera is easy installed and aesthetic.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check the package contains the following items listed below. Self-tapping Plastic Anchors Security Screw screws (×3) (×3) (×1) Mini Dome IP Camera Security Torx Quick Guide NOTE: The type of the supplied self-tapping screws is mainly for softer substrate/material installation such as wood.
  • Page 6: Introduction Of The Mini Dome Ip Camera

    Introduction of the Mini Dome IP Camera This chapter will provide the camera dimensions for reference before installation. Definition of each connector on the camera’s PCB board will also be specified. Camera Dimensions The Mini dome IP Camera’s dimensions are shown below.
  • Page 7: Camera's Connectors

    Camera’s Connectors Designation Description Restore to default setting; press the Reset Button button with a proper tool Lens Rotate the lens right/left to adjust focus Focus Fixed Screw Loosen the screw to adjust the lens Tilt Fixed Screw Loosen the screw to adjust tilt angle Micro SD Card Slot Micro SD Card recording...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Please read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before installing the Mini Dome IP Camera. Power and Ethernet Cable Connection Power Connection Make sure the camera’s power cable is correctly and firmly connected; refer to the pin definition table in section 2.2 Camera’s Connectors.
  • Page 9: Ethernet Cable Installation

    Ethernet Cable Installation The Ethernet connector, which is located in the rear of the camera, is shown below: PoE Connection Before connecting the Ethernet Cable, please open the dome cover first. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port on the camera, and the other end to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) like hubs or routers.
  • Page 10: System Requirements

    System Requirements To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good network connection, and meet system requirements as described below. Items System Requirement ® ® ® 1. Intel Pentium M, 2.16 GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz...
  • Page 11: Deleting The Existing Dc Viewer

    Deleting the Existing DC Viewer For users who have installed the DC Viewer in the PC previously, please first delete the existing DC Viewer from the PC before accessing to the IP Camera. Deleting the DC Viewer Click “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs.” In the “Currently installed programs”...
  • Page 12 STEP 1: Click the “Tools” tab and select the option “Internet Options.” STEP 2: Click on “Delete”, then tap the “Delete Files” in the “Temporary Internet files” section.
  • Page 13 The popup window for confirmation will come out as shown below. Click “Yes” to start deleting the files.
  • Page 14: Accessing Camera

    Accessing Camera For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through the installer program: IPScanUtility.exe, which can be found in “Utility” folder in the supplied CD. IPScanUtility Software Setup Step 1: Double click on the program IPScanUtility.exe (see the icon below); its window will appear as shown below.
  • Page 15 Device Search Step 3: Click “Device Search” again, and all the finding IP devices will be listed in the page, as shown in the figure below. The IP Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.1.2. Step 4: Double click or right click and select “Browse” to access the camera directly via web browser.
  • Page 16 Login ID Password root pass NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive. NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for the security concerns. Refer to 7.3.2 Security for further details. Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either DHCP or Static IP, directly in the device finding list.
  • Page 17 Step 2: The “Network Setup” page will come out. Select “DHCP,” and press “Apply” button down the page. Step 3: Click “OK” on the Note of setting change. Wait for one minute to re-search the IP Camera. Step 4: Click the “Device Search” button to search all the devices. Then select the IP Camera with the correct MAC address.
  • Page 18 Installing DC Viewer Software Online For the initial access to the IP Camera, a client program, DC Viewer, will be automatically installed to your PC when connecting to the IP Camera. If the Web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the Internet security settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (refer to Appendix B: Internet Security Settings) to continue the process.
  • Page 19 Once login to the IP Camera, users will see the Home page as shown below: Administrator/User Privileges “Administrator” represents the person who can configure the IP Camera and authorize users access to the camera; “User” refers to whoever has access to the camera with limited authority, i.e.
  • Page 20: Configuration & Operation

    Configuration & Operation The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration interface, and a free bundled CMS (Central Management System) for video playback and recording. In this chapter, information about main page introduction, system related settings and camera settings will be described in detail.
  • Page 21 There are five tabs: Home, System, Streaming, Camera and Logout on the top panel. Home Users can monitor live video of the targeted area. System setting The administrator can set host name, system time, root password, network related settings, etc. Further details will be interpreted in 7.3 System Related Settings.
  • Page 22: Home Page

    Home Page In the Home page, there are several function buttons right down the displayed image. Multiple Languages Support Multiple languages are supported, including English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Russian, etc. for the viewer window interface. Screen Size Adjustment Image display size can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen.
  • Page 23 (on/off) Talk button Talk function allows the local site to talk to the remote site. Click on the button to switch it to on/off. Please refer to 7.3.2 Security: Add user >> Talk/Listen further details. This function is only open to “User” who has been granted this privilege by the Administrator.
  • Page 24: System Related Settings

    System Related Settings The figure below shows all categories under the “System” tab. Each category in the left column will be explained in the following sections. NOTE: The “System” configuration page is only accessible by the Administrator.
  • Page 25: Host Name And System Time Setting

    7.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting Press the first category: <System> in the left column; the page is shown as below. Host Name The name is for camera identification. If alarm function (refer to 7.3.8 Application) is enabled and is set to send alarm message by Mail/ FTP, the host name entered here will display in the alarm message.
  • Page 26 Sync With Computer Time Select the item, and video date and time display will synchronize with the PC’s. Manual The Administrator can set video date, time and day manually. Entry format should be identical with that shown next to the enter fields. Sync with NTP server Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize your camera’s clock with a NTP server.
  • Page 27: Security

    7.3.2 Security Click the category: <Security>, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <User>, <HTTPS>, <IP Filter>, and <IEEE 802.1X>.
  • Page 28: User

    7.3.2.1 User Click the <User> tab under the category <Security> and the page is shown as the figure below. Root password Change the administrator’s password by inputting the new password in both text boxes. The input characters/numbers will be displayed as dots for security purposes.
  • Page 29 I/O access  This item supports fundamental functions that enable users to view video when accessing to the camera. Camera control  This item allows the specified User to change camera parameters on the Camera Setting page. Talk/Listen  Talk and Listen functions allow the appointed user in the local site (PC site) communicating with, for instance, the administrator in the remote site.
  • Page 31: Https

    7.3.2.2 HTTPS <HTTPS> allows secure connections between the IP Camera and web browser using <Secure Socket Layer (SSL)> or <Transport Layer Security (TLS)>, which ensure camera settings or Username/ Password info from snooping. It is required to install a self-signed certificate or a CA-signed certificate for implementing <HTTPS>.
  • Page 32 Create Self-signed Certificate Before a CA-issued certificate is obtained, users can create and install a self-signed certificate first. Click <Create> button under “Create self-signed certificate” and provide the requested information to install a self-signed certificate for the IP Camera. Please refer to the last part of this section: Provide the Certificate Information more details.
  • Page 33 Create Certificate Request Click the “Create Certificate Request” button to create and submit a certificate request in order to obtain a signed certificate from CA. Provide the request information in the create dialog. Please refer to the following Provide the Certificate Information for more details.
  • Page 34 Provide the Certificate Information To create a Self-signed HTTPS Certificate or a Certificate Request to CA, please enter the information as requested:...
  • Page 35 Country  Enter a 2-letter combination code to indicate the country the certificate will be used in. For instance, type in “US” to indicate United States. State or province  Enter the local administrative region. Locality  Enter other geographical information. Organization ...
  • Page 36: Ip Filter

    Valid days (Self-signed Certificate Only)  Enter the period in days (1~9999) to indicate the valid period of certificate. Click “OK” to save the Certificate Information after complete. 7.3.2.3 IP Filter Using the IP filter, access to the IP Camera can be restricted by denying/allowing specific IP addresses.
  • Page 37: Ieee 802.1X

    Add/ Delete IP Address  Input the IP address and click the <Add> button to add a new filtered address. The Filtered IP Addresses list box shows the currently configured IP addresses. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified. To remove an IP address from the list, please select the IP and then click the <Delete>...
  • Page 38 CA Certificate The CA certificate is created by the Certification Authority for the purpose of validating itself. Upload the certificate for checking the server’s identity. Client Certificate/ Private Key Upload the Client Certificate and Private Key for authenticating the IP Camera itself.
  • Page 39: Network

    7.3.3 Network Click the category: < Network>, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Basic>, <QoS>, <SNMP>, and <UPnP>.
  • Page 40: Basic

    7.3.3.1 Basic Users can choose to connect to the IP Camera with fixed or dynamic (DHCP) IP address. The IP Camera also provides PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) support for users who connect to the network via PPPoE. Get IP address automatically (DHCP) The camera’s default setting is “Use fixed IP address”.
  • Page 41 Use fixed IP address To setup static IP address, select “Use fixed IP address” and move the cursor to the IP address blank (as indicated below) and insert the new IP address, ex. 192.168.7.123; then go to the Default gateway (explained latter) blank and change the setting, ex.
  • Page 42 Default gateway  This is the gateway used to forward frames to destinations in different subnet. Invalid gateway setting will fail the transmission to destinations in different subnet. Primary DNS  Primary DNS is the primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses.
  • Page 43: Qos (Quality Of Service)

    IPv6 Address Configuration With IPv6 support, users can use the corresponding IPv6 address for browsing. Enable IPv6 by checking the box and click “Save” to complete the setting. 7.3.3.2 QoS (Quality of Service) QoS allows providing differentiated service levels for different types of traffic packets, which guarantees delivery of priority services especially when network congestion occurs.
  • Page 44 The IP Camera uses the following QoS Classes: Video, Audio and Management. Video  The class consists of applications such as MJPEG over HTTP, RTP/RTSP and RTSP/HTTP. Audio  This setting is only available for the IP Cameras that support audio. Management ...
  • Page 45: Snmp (Simple Network Management Protocol)

    7.3.3.3 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) With Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support, the IP Camera can be monitored and managed remotely by the network management system. SNMP v1/ v2 Enable SNMP  Select the version of SNMP to use by checking the box. Read Community ...
  • Page 46 Traps for SNMP v1/ v2 Traps are used by the IP Camera to send massages to a management system for important events or status changes. Enable Traps  Check the box to activate trap reporting. Trap address  Enter the IP address of the management server. Trap community ...
  • Page 47: Upnp

    7.3.3.4 UPnP UPnP Setting Enable UPnP  When the UPnP is enabled, whenever the IP Camera is presented to the LAN, the icon of the connected IP Cameras will appear in My Network Places to allow for direct access as shown below.
  • Page 48 NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure the UPnP component is installed on your computer. Please refer to Appendix E: Install UPnP components for UPnP component installation procedure.
  • Page 49 Enable UPnP port forwarding  When the UPnP port forwarding is enabled, the IP Camera is allowed to open the web server port on the router automatically. NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure that your router supports UPnP and it is activated Friendly name ...
  • Page 50: Ddns

    7.3.4 DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so others can connect to it by name.
  • Page 51: Mail

    Password/Key Enter the password or key required by the DDNS provider for authentication. 7.3.5 Mail The Administrator can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when motion is detected. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message text is transferred.
  • Page 52: Ftp

    7.3.6 The Administrator can set as sending alarm message to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when motion is detected. Users can assign alarm message to up to two FTP sites. The FTP setting page is shown below. Enter the FTP details, which include server, server port, user name, password and remote folder, in the fields.
  • Page 53: Http

    7.3.7 HTTP A HTTP Notification server can listen for notification messages from IP Cameras by triggered events. The HTTP setting page is shown below. Enter the HTTP details, which include server name (for instance, http://192.168.1.2/admin.php), user name, and password in the fields. <Alarm> triggered and <Motion Detection>...
  • Page 54: Application

    7.3.8 Application The IP Camera equips one alarm input and one relay output for cooperating with alarm system to catch events’ images. Refer to alarm pin definition below to connect alarm devices to the IP Camera if needed. The alarm configuration page is also shown below.
  • Page 55 Select an alarm type, “Normal close” or “Normal open,” that corresponds with the alarm application. Alarm Output Define alarm output signal “high” or “low” as the normal alarm output status according to the current alarm application. Triggered Action (Multi-option) The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take when the alarm is triggered.
  • Page 56 Record Stream to SD Card  Select the item and the alarm-triggered recording will be saved into your Micro SD card. NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with Micro SD/ SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be implemented.
  • Page 57 Send HTTP notification  Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event notifications by <Alarm> triggered. When an alarm is triggered, the notification can be sent to the specified HTTP server. For instance, if the custom parameter is set as” action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server name is”...
  • Page 58 Save After complete all the settings mentions above, please click on the Save button to save all the settings in this page.
  • Page 59: Motion Detection

    7.3.9 Motion Detection Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggering alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. In the Motion Detection setting page, there is a frame (Motion Detection Window) displayed on the Live View Pane. The Motion Detection Window is for defining the motion detection area.
  • Page 60 If Motion Detection function is activated, the pop-off window (Motion) with indication of motion will be shown. When motion is detected, the signals will be displayed on the Motion window as shown below. Detailed settings of Motion Detection are described as follows: Motion Detection You will be able to turn on/off Motion Detection in System section.
  • Page 61 Sensitivity level [1-100]:  The default level is 80, which means if 20% or more sampling pixels are detected differently, system will detect motion. The bigger the value, the more sensitive it is. Meanwhile, when the value is bigger, the red horizontal line in the motion indication window will be lower accordingly.
  • Page 62 Upload Image by FTP  Select this item and the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When motion is detected, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. Upload Image by E-Mail ...
  • Page 63 Send HTTP notification  Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event notifications by <Motion Detection> triggered. When an alarm is triggered, the notification can be sent to the specified HTTP server. For instance, if the custom parameter is set as” action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server name is”...
  • Page 64: Tampering

    7.3.10 Tampering Tempering Alarm function helps the IP Camera against tampering such as deliberate redirection, blocking, paint spray, and lens cover, etc through video analysis and reaction to such events by sending out notifications or uploading snapshots to the specified destination(s). Detection of camera tampering is achieved by measuring the differences between the older frames of video (which are stored in buffers) and more recent frames.
  • Page 65 higher threshold. Settable Tampering Duration time range is from 10 to 3600 seconds. Triggered Action (Multi-option) The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take when tampering is detected. All options are listed as follows: Enable Alarm Output  Check the item and select the predefined type of alarm output to enable alarm relay output when tampering is detected.
  • Page 66 Upload Image by E-Mail  Select this item and the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When tampering is detected, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address. NOTE: Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed.
  • Page 67: Storage Management

    7.3.11 Storage Management Users can implement local recording to the Micro SD/SDHC card up to 32GB. This page shows the capacity information of the Micro SD card and a recording list with all the recording files saved on the memory card. Users can also format the SD card and implement automatic recording cleanup through the setting page.
  • Page 68 For the memory card being successfully installed, its status shall be shown at “Device information” section in the Storage Management page. Device setting Press the “Format” button to format the memory card. Disk cleanup setting Users can enable automatic recordings cleanup by specifying the time and storage limits.
  • Page 69 Download  To open/download a video clip, select the file first, and then press the “download” button below the Recording list field. The selected file window will pop up as shown below. Click on the AVI file to directly play the video in the player or download it to a specified location.
  • Page 70: Recording

    7.3.12 Recording In the Recording setting page, users can specify the recording schedule that fits the present surveillance requirement. Activating Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording Two types of schedule mode are offered: Always and Time Frame setting. Users can setup the time frame to fit the recording schedule or choose “Always” to activate Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording all the time.
  • Page 71: File Location

    7.3.13 File Location Users can specify a storage location for the snapshots and Web recording. The default setting is: C:\. Once confirm the setting, press “Save,” and all the snapshots and recording will be saved in the designate location. NOTE: Please make sure the selected file path contains valid characters such as letters and numbers.
  • Page 72: Iris Adjustment

    7.3.14 Iris Adjustment For users who use Auto-iris lens, when it is required to implement iris adjustment, please refer to the Iris adjustment procedure in the setting page to adjust iris.
  • Page 73: View Log File

    7.3.15 View Log File Click on the link to view the system log file. The content of the file provides useful information about configuration and connections after system boot-up.
  • Page 74: View User Information

    7.3.16 View User Information The Administrator can view each added user’s login information and privileges (refer to 7.3.2 Security). View User Login Information All the users in the network will be listed in the “User information” zone, as shown below. As the figure below shows: User: 4321 It indicates that one user’s login username is “User”, and the password is “4321”.
  • Page 75 View User Privilege Press “get user privacy” down the page, and the Administrator can view each user’s privileges. As the figure above shows: User: 1:1:0:1 1:1:0:1= I/O access: Camera control: Talk: Listen (refer to 7.3.2 Security) Therefore, it denotes the user is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen.
  • Page 76: View Parameters

    7.3.17 View Parameters Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting.
  • Page 77: Factory Default

    7.3.18 Factory Default The factory default setting page is shown as below. Follow the instructions to reset the IP Camera to factory default setting if needed. Set Default Click on the “Set Default” button to recall the factory default settings. Then the system will restart in 30 seconds.
  • Page 78: Software Version

    7.3.19 Software Version The current software version is displayed in the software version page, which is shown as the figure below.
  • Page 79: Software Upgrade

    7.3.20 Software Upgrade Software upgrade can be carried out in the “Software Upgrade” page, as shown below. NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out software upgrade.
  • Page 80 The procedure of software upgrade is like the following: Step 1: Click “Browse” and select the binary file to be uploaded, ex. Userland.jffs2. NOTE: Do not change the upgrade file name, or the system will fail to find the file. Step 2: Pull down the upgrade binary file list and select the file you want to upgrade;...
  • Page 81 After the upgrade process is finished, the viewer will return to Home page. Step 4: Close the video browser. Step 5: Click “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs.” In the “Currently install programs” list, select “DCViewer” and click the button “Remove”...
  • Page 82: Maintenance

    7.3.21 Maintenance Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration file to the IP Camera. Export Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use. Press the “Export” button, and the popup File Download window will come out as shown below.
  • Page 83 Upload To copy an existing configuration file to the IP Camera, please first click on “Browse” to select the configuration file, and then press the “Upload” button for uploading.
  • Page 84: Video And Audio Streaming Settings

    Video and Audio Streaming Settings Press the tab “Streaming” in the top of the page, and the configurable video and audio items will display in the left column. In Streaming, the Administrator can configure specific video resolution, video compression mode, video protocol, audio transmission mode, etc.
  • Page 85 Video Format Under Video Resolution section, select a preferred resolution setting. The available Video Resolution for MJPEG & H.264 format includes: H.264 + H.264 H.264-1 H.264-2 BNC SUPPORT 1280 x 720 (30fps) √ 1024 x 768 (30fps) 800 x 600 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (15fps) 720 x 480 (30fps) √...
  • Page 86 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30fps) √ 352 x 240 (30fps) √ 352 x 240 (30fps) 352 x 240 (30fps) H.264 + MJPEG H.264 MJPEG BNC SUPPORT 1280 x 720 (30fps) √ 1024 x 768 (30fps) 800 x 600 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (15fps) 720 x 480 (30fps) √...
  • Page 87 640 x 480 (30fps) √ 640 x 480 (30fps) 352 x 240 (30fps) √ 352 x 240 (30fps) 352 x 240 (30fps) MJPEG Only MJPEG BNC SUPPORT 1920 x 1080 (15fps) √ 1280 x 1024 (30fps) √ 1280 x 720 (30fps) √...
  • Page 88 Text Overlay Settings Users can select the items to display data including date/time/text on the live video pane. The maximum length of the string is 18 alphanumeric characters. Click “Save” to confirm the Text Overlay setting. Video Rotate Type Users can change video display type if necessary. Selectable video rotate types include Normal, Flip, Mirror and 180 degree.
  • Page 89 Mirror  If select <Mirror>, the image will be rotated horizontally. 180 Degree  Selecting <180 Degree> will make the image 180° counter-/clockwise inversed. Click “Save” to confirm the setting. GOV Settings Users can set the GOV length to determine the frame structure (I-frames and P-frames) in a video stream for saving bandwidth.
  • Page 90: Video Compression

    7.4.2 Video Compression Users can specify the values for MJPEG/ H.264 compression in the video Compression page (see the figure below), depending on the application. MJPEG Q (Quality) factor Higher value implies higher bit rates and higher visual quality. The default setting of MJPEG Q factor is 35;...
  • Page 91 CBR Mode Setting The CBR (Constant Bit Rate) mode could be the preferred bit rage mode if the bandwidth available is limited. It is important to take account of image quality while choosing to use CBR mode.
  • Page 92: Video Ocx Protocol

    7.4.3 Video OCX Protocol In the Video OCX protocol setting page, users can select RTP over UDP, RTP over TCP, RTSP over HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP, for streaming media over the network. In the case of multicast networking, users can select the Multicast mode.
  • Page 93: Video Frame Skip

    7.4.4 Video Frame Skip Video frame skipping is for saving bandwidth if necessary. The setting page is shown as below. Video Frame Skip options include: No skipping, default  Frame skipping at 2 frame internal  Frame skipping at 3 frame internal ...
  • Page 94: Video Mask

    7.4.5 Video Mask Active Mask Function Add a Mask  Check a Video Mask checkbox, and a red frame will come out in the Live Video pane at the right side. Use the mouse to drag and drop to adjust the mask’s size and place it on the target zone.
  • Page 95: Audio Mode And Bit Rate Settings

    Type  Select to change the mask type as solid or transparent. Click “Save” to confirm the setting. 7.4.6 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings The audio setting page is show as below. In the Audio page, the Administrator can select one transmission mode and audio bit rate. Transmission Mode Full-duplex (Talk and Listen simultaneously) ...
  • Page 96 Simplex (Talk only)  In the Talk only Simplex mode, the local/remote site can only talk to the other site. Simplex (Listen only) In the Listen only Simplex mode, the local/remote site can only listen to the other site. Disable ...
  • Page 97: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Under the tab <Camera>, there are submenus including: <Exposure>, <White Balance>, <Picture Adjustment>, <Backlight>, <Digital Zoom>, <IR Function>, <WDR Function>, <Noise Reduction>, and <TV System>. 7.5.1 Exposure Setting The Exposure Setting can be found under this path: Camera> Exposure. The exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor and is determined by the width of lens diaphragm opening, the amount of exposure by the sensor (shutter speed) and other exposure parameters.
  • Page 98: White Balance Setting

    Manual Mode Fixed Shutter Mode  In this mode, fixed shutter speed could be selected from the dropdown menu. The shutter speed range is from 1/10000 to 1 (1/1.5) sec. with 19 (18) options. Users could select suitable shutter speed according to the environmental illumination.
  • Page 99: Picture Adjustment

    7.5.3 Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjustment can be found under this path: Camera> Picture Adjustment. Brightness Users can adjust the image’s brightness by adjusting the item. Please select ranging from -12 to +13. To increase video brightness, select a bigger number. Click on <√...
  • Page 100: Digital Zoom

    7.5.5 Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom Setting can be found under this path: Camera> Digital Zoom. The camera’s digital zoom is adjustable from x2 to x8. Click on < √ > to confirm the new setting. 7.5.6 IR Function The IR Function Setting can be found under this path: Camera> IR Function. Auto/On/Off Mode With the IR cut filter, the Camera can still catch clear image at night time or in low light conditions.
  • Page 101: Wdr Function

    7.5.7 WDR Function The WDR Function Setting can be found under this path: Camera> WDR Function. The Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function is for solving high contrast or changing light issues so that enhances better video display. The WDR is adjustable from Low, Mid to Hi.
  • Page 102: Logout

    Logout Press the tab “Logout” in the top of the page, and the login window will pop up. This enables login with another user name. Admin  root...
  • Page 103: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Camera SP5584A Image Sensor 1/2.7” Progressive CMOS Effective Pixels 1920(H) x 1080(V) Minimum Illumination Color 0.1 lux @ F1.5 Shutter Speed 1~ 1/10000 sec. White Balance Manual / AWB/ ATW Lens Fixed Lens F 1.5 / f = 4.0 mm 78°...
  • Page 104 Compression G.711/G.726 Event Notification HTTP, FTP, SMTP English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Multiple Languages Chinese, Russian, Network Interface 10/100Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) IPv4/ v6, TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP,FTP, SMTP, Protocol DHCP, PPPoE, UPnP, IGMP, SNMP, QoS, and ONVIF Password Levels User and Administrator Security...
  • Page 105: Appendix B: Internet Security Settings

    Appendix B: Internet Security Settings If ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set Internet security level to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings. Internet Security Level: Default Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE). Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser. Then Click <Internet Options>. Step 3: Click the <Security>...
  • Page 106 Step 4: Down the page, press “Default Level” (see the figure above) and click “OK” to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and open a new one later when accessing the IP Camera. ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings Step 1~3: Refer to the previous section above. Down the page, press “Custom Level”...
  • Page 107 The Security Settings screen is displayed as below: Step 5: Under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”, set ALL items (as listed below) to <Enable> or <Prompt>. Please note that the items vary by IE version. ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings: 1. Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt.
  • Page 108 Step 6: Click <OK> to accept the settings and close the <Security> screen. Step 7: Click <OK> to close the Internet Options screen. Step 8: Close the browser window, and restart a new one later for accessing the IP Camera.
  • Page 109: Appendix C: Dc Viewer Download Procedure

    Appendix C: DC Viewer Download Procedure The procedure of DC Viewer software download is specified as follows. Step 1: In the DC Viewer installation page, click “Next” for starting installing. Step 2: Setup starts. Please wait for a while until the loading bar runs out.
  • Page 110 Step 3: Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer installation page. Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will display as follows:...
  • Page 111: Appendix D: Install Upnp Components

    Appendix D: Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components. Step 1: Go to “Start”, click on “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs”. Step 2: Click on “Add/Remove Windows Components” in the Add or Remove Programs page.
  • Page 112 Step 3: Select “Networking Services” from the Components list in the Windows Components Wizard window, and then click “Details”. Step 4: Select “UPnP User Interface” in the Networking Services’ subcomponents list and then click “OK”.
  • Page 113 Step 5: Click “Next” in the Windows Components Wizard page. Step 6: Click “Finish” to complete installation.

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